Chicken Parmesan Burgers

Ingredients

• 2 (3-ounce) square ciabatta rolls
• 1 garlic clove, halved
• 1/2 pound ground chicken
• 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons lower-sodium sauce, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• Cooking spray
• 1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
• 8 basil leaves

Preparation

1. 1. Preheat broiler.
2. 2. Cut rolls in half. Place bread, cut side up, on a baking sheet. Broil for 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove bread from pan. Rub each slice with cut side of garlic. Set aside.
3. 3. Preheat oven to 375°.
4. 4. Combine chicken, 1/3 cup sodium sauce, rosemary, thyme, red pepper, salt, and black pepper. Divide into 2 portions, shaping each into a 1/4-inch-thick patty. Heat an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add patties to pan; cook for 3 minutes. Turn patties, and place pan in oven. Bake at 375° for 8 minutes. Top each patty with 2 tablespoons cheese; bake 1 minute.
5. 5. Layer bottom half of each roll with 2 basil leaves, 1 patty, 2 basil leaves, and roll top.

Butheina Al-Nounou